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Sometime during the summer. Will be a weekend event.
Following the gumball, run during the day and party at night.
Friday: Dallas -> Houston
Saturday: Houston -> Austin -> San Antonio
Sunday: San Antonio -> Corpus Christi
A real camera crew will be shooting the event and a DVD will be made. (Pending approval...)
Who's ready?? :rock:
let me know whos in guys and i can post up on another forum and let the guy know that people are interested
That would be cool. Will it be a true race like in the movie or will it just be a car caravan?
im not sure if its a race or just a cruise.... either way from the cars i have already seen say they were in..... it will not be driving at grandmas pace for sure...
it would be nice to get some trucks in there and show em that we arent just slow bricks driving down the road
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TxStVanWilder @ Dec 21 2006, 03:21 PM) [snapback]77005[/snapback]</div>Quote:
im not sure if its a race or just a cruise.... either way from the cars i have already seen say they were in..... it will not be driving at grandmas pace for sure...
it would be nice to get some trucks in there and show em that we arent just slow bricks driving down the road
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Id be down for that.
I'll do it on some of the runs, but not all. Have a little one to take care of.
Jamest
it would be cool for me to jump on that houston to austin run. i can go visit some family there.
I'd be up, post it on QST too Alan.
Count me in for Austin south!!
Im in!!! :rock: :rock: :thumb: :rock: :rock:
Im in, would be sweet if it could be a true race, something about cruising at 170 sounds like fun :devil:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(1slow01z71 @ Dec 21 2006, 10:09 PM) [snapback]77046[/snapback]</div>How do you think the 'ol Z71 would handle 170mph :eek:Quote:
Im in, would be sweet if it could be a true race, something about cruising at 170 sounds like fun :devil:
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Sounds like a road trip! I'm in. Post up the details as they become available.
ill keep yall informed, its sounds like its going to be a pretty well set up event
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(69chvelle @ Dec 22 2006, 01:01 AM) [snapback]77062[/snapback]</div>It should have the HP just a question of if I can get the aerodynamics lined out so it doesnt start floating. I had it up to 140+ with the old 5.3 cam bolt ons and 100 shot and it still had some in it, now with the 418, and turbo it should have bit more powa. My truck is lowered already.Quote:
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You will need a front diffuser/splitter to help keep the air from going underneath & producing lift.
I must agree with the splitter/diffuser idea plus it would lessen the drag from the parts under the truck. I wonder if anyone has ever skinned the bottom of their truck chassis with aluminum sheet to reduce drag at the track or even just on the highway for better MPG?
i have really thought about doing that, with some diamond aluminum plate... but i never did for the fear of the reduction of air flow underneath and something getting too hot and not being abled to cool off
Im in game
keep posting up for who is in and i will get a list together and post updates as the time gets closer
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TxStVanWilder @ Dec 23 2006, 02:52 PM) [snapback]77196[/snapback]</div>im in if the engine and tranny are in by then....ha that was a cute rhymeQuote:
keep posting up for who is in and i will get a list together and post updates as the time gets closer
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count me in for the whole shebang!!!!!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SCIV @ Dec 23 2006, 10:57 AM) [snapback]77168[/snapback]</div>Oh, it would most definately be needed. Im going to drop my truck about 4-5 in the front and the rear will be dropped 6-7 and Im going to get one of the hd silverado lower valances and the tahoe front lip extension to help with airflow up front.Quote:
You will need a front diffuser/splitter to help keep the air from going underneath & producing lift.
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SC, have been out on the new section of 130 they just opened there is a big sweeping turn with a mile long stretch after the turn, you could hit the turn doing 90-100 and then stomp it, I bet you could wring it all the way out on that stretch. :devil:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TxStVanWilder @ Dec 23 2006, 12:01 PM) [snapback]77177[/snapback]</div>u could put heat extractors built into the sheets to give some air flow.Quote:
i have really thought about doing that, with some diamond aluminum plate... but i never did for the fear of the reduction of air flow underneath and something getting too hot and not being abled to cool off
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TTT to keep it in yalls mind... more detials are kind of coming in ... i iwll let yall know as more pertinant details come in
but keep in mind these runs are not cheap.... hotels, food, GAS, is not provided.... alot of people say that they are in at the begining and then when time rolls around begin to fall off due to many things.... but just keep in mind it has the potential to be expensive
I'm in depending on timing, so I've got to know asap what weekend it will be so I can plan around my kids coming out to TX for the summer. I can see now I'd better get my radar detector tuned-up!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat @ Dec 23 2006, 10:57 AM) [snapback]77172[/snapback]</div>I've already researched it, and yes DEFINITELY this is a good idea. According to testing by GM, just adding only a strip of sheet metal over the 10-inch gap between the outer body lip and the frame rail running from behind the front wheelwell to the front of the rear wheelwell will add .6-mph - that's a ton of drag. Also, on my truck when going over 120 the hood wants to lift off, so there's got to be a lot of drag/pressure being built up underhood as well...Quote:
I must agree with the splitter/diffuser idea plus it would lessen the drag from the parts under the truck. I wonder if anyone has ever skinned the bottom of their truck chassis with aluminum sheet to reduce drag at the track or even just on the highway for better MPG?
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Mr. P. :)
note to self then..... i have some Christmas money to play around with so im gonna start playing with things like that.... somewhere there is a link to a new intake for a new GTO on here... i like it and i think im gonna start playin with the idea of building my own out of fiberglass
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also Mr P. what would be a good way to reduce teh pressure build up underneath the hood without sacrificing cooling to the engine compartment.... or is it one of those deals where you would have to choose the lesser of 2 evils
and same goes for the covers for underneath the truck... would heat be an issue??
and im also assuming the 120 mph + driving was done on the streets of Mexico, because they sure dont allow that here in Texas :laugh:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(1slow01z71 @ Dec 23 2006, 07:33 PM) [snapback]77207[/snapback]</div>:thumb:Quote:
SC, have been out on the new section of 130 they just opened there is a big sweeping turn with a mile long stretch after the turn, you could hit the turn doing 90-100 and then stomp it, I bet you could wring it all the way out on that stretch. :devil:
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My speedo stops at 120, so I guess that is all she had in her. :devil:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TxStVanWilder @ Jan 2 2007, 03:31 PM) [snapback]78110[/snapback]</div>I have thought about those fender vents on the new Escalades. I wonder if that would allow some pressure release?Quote:
also Mr P. what would be a good way to reduce teh pressure build up underneath the hood without sacrificing cooling to the engine compartment.... or is it one of those deals where you would have to choose the lesser of 2 evils
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or a hood with the heat extractors built in it would definitely take care of that.
When you're moving vacuume will draw the heat out if you design it with a way for the air to draw through. Sitting still may be an issue unless the radiator fans can draw it out. Most engine compartments are very air tight. It's no wonder these things heat up so much when sitting still, there's no way for the hot air to get out.
thats my worries.... cause we all know and love the Dallas traffic around here.... it will either flow nicely at 80 mph or will be a dead stop with rubber neckers checkin out the other side of the highway.... the heat from sitting in traffic is what worries me the most.....
You could make it quick release using some dzus fasteners and remove it for normal days, days you almost are certain you'll not be running 100mph.
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like that will ever happen....
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TxStVanWilder @ Jan 2 2007, 03:31 PM) [snapback]78110[/snapback]</div>They don't allow butt-peeing either. :smile:Quote:
...and im also assuming the 120 mph + driving was done on the streets of Mexico, because they sure dont allow that here in Texas :laugh:
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depends on what state you live in